Novo Nordisk has launched its Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US at lower prices than injections. The once-daily pill is the first GLP-1 tablet approved and targets appetite suppression. Self-pay patients can access starting doses for $149 a month, far below injectable costs. The drug aims to appeal to patients seeking needle-free, affordable treatment options. Novo hopes the pill will regain market share lost to rivals like Eli Lilly. Shares rose after the launch, despite long-term competitive pressure. The pill is available at major pharmacies and telehealth platforms nationwide. Approval has so far been limited to the US, with UK…
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Fulham snatched a dramatic draw through a stoppage-time strike from Harrison Reed.Liverpool stood off, allowing Reed space to fire into Alisson’s top corner.The goal punished Liverpool’s passive defending after they led late through Cody Gakpo.It underlined recurring issues with game management under Arne Slot.Fulham had earlier led via Harry Wilson after clever work by Raúl Jiménez.Liverpool equalised controversially through Florian Wirtz following a VAR review.Despite missing key attackers, Liverpool pressed harder after the break but lacked control.Fulham’s resilience paid off again, with Reed’s rare goal sealing a deserved late point.
Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform, driven by Gen Z and search visibility.The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up from one third in 2023, according to Ofcom.Its UK audience has grown 88% in two years, making it one of the fastest growing platforms.Growth is strongest among users aged 18 to 24, with more than three quarters now visiting Reddit.The UK is Reddit’s second largest market globally, behind only the United States.Changes to Google’s search algorithms boosting forum content significantly increased Reddit traffic.Deals with Google and OpenAI further amplified visibility through…
Pragmatic policy demand 2026 is emerging as a key trend in U.S. politics. Media analysis indicates that citizens increasingly seek practical solutions to pressing issues such as immigration, governance, and public services. Analysts say this shift reflects growing frustration with partisan gridlock and ideological extremes. Many voters now prioritize policies that produce tangible results over strict adherence to party lines. Public opinion surveys show that Americans favor leaders who address real-world problems efficiently. Citizens are looking for solutions that improve communities, strengthen the economy, and ensure fair governance. This focus on practical outcomes may influence campaigns and policymaking in the…
West Ham United have stepped up their fight for Premier League survival with a double striker move.They have signed Gil Vicente forward Pablo Felipe and agreed a deal for Lazio’s Taty Castellanos. The two transfers could cost up to £47m combined.Both moves were pushed by manager Nuno Espírito Santo. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine league goals this season.The 21-year-old said he is determined to prove himself in England. West Ham also reached agreement with Lazio on a £26.1m deal for Castellanos.The Argentine striker has scored twice in 12 games this season. The club abandoned interest in…
Global oil prices have recorded their sharpest annual decline since 2020.Crude prices fell by almost 20% in 2025, marking three consecutive yearly losses. Analysts blame a heavily oversupplied market, despite conflicts in key producing regions.International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by 3.8m barrels a day this year. Brent crude ended 2025 at $60.85 a barrel, down from nearly $74 a year earlier.US crude also dropped about 20%, closing near $57 a barrel. Weak global growth and reduced Chinese demand have weighed on prices.Moves toward a Russia-Ukraine peace deal raised fears of additional supply. Opec has delayed production increases…
Photographers have captured endearing images of grey seal pups along the Lincolnshire coast.The pups were born at Donna Nook Nature Reserve near Louth. Each year, hundreds of visitors travel to the site during the pupping season.The season typically runs from October to December. This year, 1,924 pups were born at the reserve.That figure is 274 higher than last year, which saw a notable decline. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust confirmed adult seals have now returned to sea.Twelve pups remain visible from the public viewing area.
West Ham United are preparing an opening bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they fight relegation.The striker plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are thought to value him at £40m. West Ham sit 18th and want a new forward in January.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has identified Strand Larsen as a priority target. The 25-year-old scored 14 goals last season after joining from Celta Vigo.He has struggled this campaign, netting just three league goals. West Ham are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan.That would leave Callum Wilson as their only natural striker. Nuno has also considered Ellis Simms and Haji…
Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role to tackle the most serious risks of artificial intelligence.The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will be tasked with anticipating and mitigating threats from increasingly powerful AI systems. The role includes protecting against risks to mental health, cybersecurity, and biological weapons.It also involves preparing for the possibility of AI systems training themselves and acting unpredictably. Altman warned the job would be stressful and demanding from day one.He said the post was critical to helping the world manage AI’s rapid advance. Industry leaders have echoed concerns about unchecked AI development.Mustafa Suleyman said anyone not…
Louis Gerstner, credited with rescuing IBM from decline, has died aged 83.He served as chair and chief executive from 1993 to 2002, during a period of intense industry change. When Gerstner arrived, IBM faced fierce competition from Microsoft and Sun Microsystems.He became the first outsider to lead the company and rejected plans to break it apart. Instead, Gerstner kept IBM intact, arguing customers wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented products.That decision proved pivotal to IBM’s survival and recovery. IBM’s current chief executive, Arvind Krishna, said Gerstner reshaped the company by focusing on client needs.He steered IBM away from unprofitable ventures and…
